State-of-the-art phosphorylation of water-soluble allyl cellulose via a green radical-mediated "click" reaction pathway with enhanced antifungal activity.

Allyl Cellulose (AC) was synthesized using allyl bromide in sodium hydroxide (NaOH)/urea aqueous solution. By employing a molar ratio of 6:1 of allyl bromide/cellulose, low-degree of substitution (DS) water-soluble AC (AC) was obtained (DS = 0.67).

Urea-rich sodium alginate-based hydrogel fertilizer as a water reservoir and slow-release N carrier for tomato cultivation under different water-deficit levels.

In this study, a new eco-friendly urea-rich sodium alginate-based hydrogel with a slow-release nitrogen property was prepared, and its effectiveness was evaluated in the cultivation of tomato plants under different water stress levels. The structure and performance of the hydrogel were investigated by FTIR, XRD, TGA, DTG, and SEM. The swelling and release experiments showed that prepared urea-rich hydrogel exhibited a high-water holding capacity (412 ± 4 g/g) and showed a sustained and slow nitrogen release property.

Correction: Recent advances in nano-fertilizers: synthesis, crop yield impact, and economic analysis.

Correction for 'Recent advances in nano-fertilizers: synthesis, crop yield impact, and economic analysis' by Badr-Eddine Channab , , 2024, https://doi.org/10.1039/d3nr05012b.

Recent advances in nano-fertilizers: synthesis, crop yield impact, and economic analysis.

The escalating global demand for food production has predominantly relied on the extensive application of conventional fertilizers (CFs). However, the increased use of CFs has raised concerns regarding environmental risks, including soil and water contamination, especially within cereal-based cropping systems. In response, the agricultural sector has witnessed the emergence of healthier alternatives by utilizing nanotechnology and nano-fertilizers (NFs).

Nanocellulose: Structure, modification, biodegradation and applications in agriculture as slow/controlled release fertilizer, superabsorbent, and crop protection: A review.

This review investigates the potential of nanocellulose in agriculture, encompassing its structure, synthesis, modification, and applications. Our investigation of the characteristics of nanocellulose includes a comprehensive classification of its structure. Various mechanical, chemical and enzymatic synthesis techniques are evaluated, each offering distinct possibilities.